How Many Syllables In Robber?
2syllables
Robber has 2 syllables, robb-er. It is a disyllabic word.
robber
/ˈrɒb.ə/ UK /ˈrɑː.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, robb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/rɒb.ə/
Division By Letters
robb-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Robber
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | ɒ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Robber Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in robber?
Robber has 2 syllables, robb-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɒb.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in robber?
The first syllable, robb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of robber?
Robber has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide robber into syllables?
By sound, rɒb.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, robb-er.